21-Year-Old With Autism Asks Mom "Would Someone Like Me?" And People Responded With Nothing But Positivity

Nov 07, 2019 by apost team

A young man with autism is making headlines for his first words.

David Bloch, 21, was diagnosed with both autism and an immunodeficiency disorder when he was a child. The dual conditions had a profound impact on his ability to socialize, understand and communicate. He went his entire life without speaking a word.

Recently, however, he shocked his mother by turning to her on an otherwise ordinary day and asking, "Would someone like me?"

Overwhelmed, his mother posted the exchange on Twitter. She explained his circumstances and why the question was so significant.

Twitter users responded by the thousands.

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"Yes," one user replied, answering his question. "You're a beautiful human being."

"Hey David! You are amazing, just the way you are," assured another. "And yes, people will like you. I'm one of them."

"David — autism is your special power to see things others can't,” said one emotional response. "To think in a way that gives you valuable skills others don't have. (...) Many people would like you very much.”

Whole institutions came to support David.

"We like you David! From the Niagara County Sheriffs Office."

There was also a flood of celebrity support from actors, athletes, musicians, politicians, journalists and other famous figures.

"Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!!!" said Jake Tapper, a news anchor for CNN.

"You are loved," affirmed Bradley Whitford, an actor who has appeared in everything from The West Wing to The Handmaid's Tale. "And the more we know each other, the more we love..."

"Kerry, there is 2 people in Utah that like your son a lot, my wife @RenaeIngles & I!" said Joe Ingles, a basketball player for the Utah Jazz. "We would love to invite you guys to a Jazz game! plz let me know & I’ll sort it out!"

As more and more people expressed their love for David, the original post grew into a viral phenomenon. It's amassed almost 75,000 likes in less than a week, and the story has spread to blogs and newspapers worldwide.

David's mother eventually made an update with another message from her son. In this one, he was holding up a handwritten sign that said, "Thank you friends for liking me."

"I want to thank everyone who has responded to this tweet," his mother added. "I've read every reply to David. The outpouring of love to him is overwhelming. God bless each and every one of you."

What do you think, readers? Would you be David's friend as well?